Exclusive Look At Waxwork Records' ‘Manhunter’ Vinyl Soundtrack Release
Waxwork Recordsis releasing the soundtrack toMichael Mann’s cult classicManhunteron vinyl, and we have an exclusive look at the release. Available for the very first time in any format, the soundtrack is loaded with ’80s synth and moody atmosphere. More info on theManhuntervinyl release below.
WhileSilence of the Lambsmay be the most famous Hannibal Lecter film, the cannibal psychiatrist first graced the silver screen in 1986’sManhunter. Michael Mann helmed the first Lecter story, where the character (whose name is inexplicably spelled as “Lecktor”) was played byBrian Cox. Mann adapted Thomas Harris' first Lecter novelRed Dragoninto a film loaded with a moody, ever-changing tinted color palette, William Petersen chewing gum while talking to himself, and of course, a period-appropriate synth cues – along with a diegetic soundtrack, including a highly memorable use of Iron Butterfly’sIn-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.
Manhunter In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Mann teamed with the 1970s band The Reds to create the score, and the results are remarkable and haunting. It’s not the dreamy type of synth work that’s so prevalent on the soundtrack for Mann’sThief(scored by Tangerine Dream). Instead, it’s intense, weird and disturbing music – fitting for the film in question. Believe it or not, the full score and soundtrack forManhunterhas never been available in any format. Waxwork Records is about to change all that with their vinyl release. The soundtrack and film score “have been re-mastered and prepped as one of Waxwork’s highest quality and ambitious vinyl offerings to date.” Here are the full details on the release.
Waxwork’s new vinyl release ofManhunterincludes the complete original soundtrack including the famous closing trackIn-A-Gadda-Da-VidabyIron Butterfly. Bonus tracks includeJogger’s StakeoutbyThe Reds. For the very first time, the tracksFreezebyKlaus SchulzeandSeiun / Hikari No SonobyKitaromake their appearance on aManhunteralbum release. These two thematic, synth driven cues are featured prominently in the film, however have never been released on vinyl in conjunction withManhunteruntil now. All tracks have been re-mastered for vinyl.
Manhunter Original Motion Picture Musicfeatures deluxe packaging, die-cut gatefold jackets, shattered mirror board inner sleeves, 180 gram colored vinyl, and and all new artwork by Midnight Maurader.
Manhunter Original Motion Picture Music
2xLP 180 Gram “Red Dragon” colored vinyl
Die-Cut Old Style Gatefold Jackets
Shattered Mirror Reflective Inner Sleeve
Artwork By Midnight Marauder
The Complete Soundtrack and Film Score
2xLP 180 Gram “Captiva Blue” colored vinyl
Peep the art and discs for the release below.
TheManhuntervinyl is available throughWaxwork RecordsJuly 27.
We are excited beyond words to release the full score to MANHUNTER including the previously unreleased tracks by Kitaro and Klaus Schulze! On sale tomorrow!https://t.co/mp4gQOpka5
— Waxwork Records (@waxworkrecords)July 01, 2025
